Pyrotex Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 The crew at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) that operates the Small Pressurized Rover (SPR) has been training for their participation in the presidential inaugural parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. For several weeks, the team has been testing the SPR systems, practicing turns and maneuvering through cones and barriers around JSC. The SPR concept could provide astronauts with their main mode of transportation on the Moon or even Mars, and could also allow them the flexibility to work without the restrictions imposed by spacesuits. The adaptable vehicle features pivoting wheels that enable "crab-style" movement to help the rover maneuver through difficult spots. On Friday, Jan. 8, NASA and contractor employees will be able to observe some of the SPR training up close. The SPR will arrive in front of JSC Building 1 at approximately 9:15 a.m. and will give a brief demonstration of its capabilities. More information on the SPR is provided at this site:NASA - NASA Tests Rover Concepts in Arizona ---Brought to you by Communications and Public Affairs, JSC Office of External Relations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belovelife Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 cool i desined a workmans tool that could be attatched to any rover with a boom(boom=hydrolic arm that has moving verticle, horizontal)i built it, so i could be released from the boom and used manuallygiving the astronaught a wide variety of tools, speed control and functionalityin one lightweight versitile instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotex Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 cool i designed a workman's tool that could be attached to any rover with a boom...Cool. Do you have a picture of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belovelife Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 no my camera is not workingbut it is basically a right triangle with a motor at the right anglethe speed contro is at the top(which could be adapted for remote use)and the other angles are around 70/20with 2 tool mounts that go past the 70 anglethe boom mount would be at the 20each attachment mounts to those prongs and connect to the motor on chainsor more advanced connection also i have a worm gear that hooks up for a drillso theoretically you can have drillrock cut sawmider cut sawtable sawand drive a material movement belt all of this is still being developedbut i have minimul resourcesso i'm kinda stuck at the momenti'll try to get a pic and post itbut i've worked in many tradesand if i had oneof theese herei would be happy :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotex Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Can't wait to see it. Take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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